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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.92, 206.32 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.92, 206.32 and 119.76 is: 179.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.92 : 206.32 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.92/206.32 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.92x = 206.32 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.92x = 24,708.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,708.88/137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.15

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